2021 - Present THE ISLAMIC SEMINARY OF AMERICA
Development & Communications Coordinator
Develop donor-centric communications strategies, build an annual fund development plan with budget, events, campaigns, and strategic goals, help organize fundraising campaigns that enable the institution to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals.

• Manage the communications team, providing strategic direction and hands-on daily support, developing a variety of media and communications.
• Create and implement an annual fund development plan, coordinating with and mobilizing the BOD to further the organizational mission.
• Develop fundraising and donor stewardship campaigns, create donor profiles, as well as analyze and develop reports.
• Source, review and revise grant applications.
• Improve branding, media relations and visibility of the institution.
• Develop strategic partnerships to broaden reach and impact.
• Develop and execute on a student recruitment plan, as well as encourage student engagement and support the student council.
• Write and design proposals, brochures, annual reports, direct mailers, press releases, social media posts, paid ads, text and email marketing materials, and website & fundraising platform content.

2020 - 2021 INTUITIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Development & Communications Manager
Revamped and improved public image, visibility, social media presence and communications for dozens of Muslim nonprofits. Designed fundraising campaigns that helped organizations meet and exceed annual fundraising goals.

• Manage a creative team in a high-pressure environment, fostering growth and maintaining exceptionally high quality standards, while producing content for over a dozen non-profit clients.
• Develop strategic plans that promote annual sustainability and growth for the nonprofit organizations.
• Produce communication plans and campaigns that increase and diversify donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades, while improving overall stewardship practices.
• Improve branding, media relations and visibility of nonprofit organizations.
• Develop fundraising campaigns; review and revise grant applications.
• Write and design proposals, brochures, annual reports, direct mailers, press releases, social media posts, paid ads, text and email marketing materials, and website & fundraising platform content.

2019 - 2020 ICNA RELIEF - DFW REGION
DFW Disaster Liaison
Managed all relief efforts for the devastating October 2019 Dallas Tornado Disaster. Providing debris clean-up, supply distributions, medical services, counseling and case management to over 100 affected families.

• Organize year-round training and certifications.
  
• Coordinate with VOAD, the OEM, and other local DRS entities.
• Manage supply collections and distributions.
• Organize debris clean-up and removals.
• Set up case management for on-going recovery efforts.
• Handle volunteer recruitment and organization.
• Coordinate with local mosques/faith centers, non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create a network of resources for affected families in the event of a disaster.
• Manage fundraising and detailed reporting. 

2019 -2020   ICNA RELIEF - TEXAS REGION
Media & Outreach Coordinator
Planned and executed the first Annual Back2chool Mega Event, serving almost 1,000 needy youth with new backpacks, supplies, hygiene kits, haircuts and more. 

• Design and prepare printed/digital media & manage online/social media for all regional offices in Texas.
• Plan, organize and execute major events, programs & campaigns.
• Recruit, coordinate and manage volunteers.
• Manage IT, data entry, daily office responsibilities. 
• Serve as MC and organizational rep at events.
• Plan and assist with fundraising and outreach efforts.
• Maintain records and produce quarterly and annual reports.
• Evaluate community needs to develop new ideas for programs and campaigns to better serve our local communities.

• Build and maintain relationships with Islamic and secular schools & institutions, ensuring curriculum needs are met and organizations are abreast of the latest tools and materials available for their programs.
• Edit and curate Islamic literature and curriculum books
• Revise website & marketing materials.
• Perform various customer service, business development, and account management tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and promote the success of the company.

• Plan and facilitate educational, recreational, and resource-based activities for Community Centers servicing hundreds of children and adults.
• Manage budgets and facilitate fundraising efforts.
• Complete monthly reports and audits.
• Assist residents with locating, qualifying, and applying for community resources such as utility assistance, food stamps/TANF, Section 8 housing, food pantries, etc.

• Design Islamic educational/motivational materials and products for parents, homeschoolers and classroom use.
• Design and lead innovative and interactive educational programs and workshops for young children & families focused on building stronger communities and civic-mindedness in the youth.
• Perform all of the duties necessary to run a successful business: design/manufacturing; sales and marketing; customer service; office management; and accounting.